Individual Details
John Edmond Lucas
(24 Jul 1943 - 2 Dec 2011)
John Edmond Lucas, 68, of West Hanover Township, PA, died Friday, December 2, 2011 at the Harrisburg Hospital.
He was born July 24, 1943 at Camp White, Oregon. He was the son of the late John Dalton Lucas and the late Cherrye (Smith) Lucas. John graduated from Athens High School in Athens, Ohio in 1961. He attended Ohio University until 1964 when he enlisted in the U.S. Army serving four years on active duty as an electronic warfare operations analyst. Upon receiving his honorable discharge in 1968, John attended Ohio State University, earning his B.A. in Education in 1972.
John worked for most of his career in personnel for the Veterans Administration and the Department of the Army, retiring as Civilian Personnel Officer at Fort Indiantown Gap, PA in 1995.
John was an avid outdoorsman and train enthusiast. He belonged to Circle of Track Model Railroad Club, and was a member of Hunters and Anglers.
John also served as a member of State Senator Piccola's Committee for Veterans Affairs.
John is survived by his wife of 32 years, Sharon (Forbus) Lucas. In addition to his wife he is survived by a daughter Danielle of West Hanover Township, step-sons Alan Grossnickle husband of Jennifer, Chester, VA, and Eric Grossnickle, husband of Julie, Canal Fulton, OH, a brother Steven M. Lucas of Annapolis, MD, his Aunt Jeannette Mitchell of El Reno, OK, and many beloved nieces and nephews.
He is also survived by four grandchildren: Heidi, Anna, Isaiah and Anthony Grossnickle.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Friday, December 9, at Grace Bible Fellowship Church, 1250 Colonial Road, Harrisburg with Rev. Carl Spackman officiating. Interment will be at the family's convenience at Fort Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. Arrangements by Hoover Funeral Homes and Crematory Inc., Linglestown.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society , 3211 N. Front St., Suite 100, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
To share online condolences, visit www.hooverfuneralhome.com
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Published in Patriot-News on December 7, 2011
He was born July 24, 1943 at Camp White, Oregon. He was the son of the late John Dalton Lucas and the late Cherrye (Smith) Lucas. John graduated from Athens High School in Athens, Ohio in 1961. He attended Ohio University until 1964 when he enlisted in the U.S. Army serving four years on active duty as an electronic warfare operations analyst. Upon receiving his honorable discharge in 1968, John attended Ohio State University, earning his B.A. in Education in 1972.
John worked for most of his career in personnel for the Veterans Administration and the Department of the Army, retiring as Civilian Personnel Officer at Fort Indiantown Gap, PA in 1995.
John was an avid outdoorsman and train enthusiast. He belonged to Circle of Track Model Railroad Club, and was a member of Hunters and Anglers.
John also served as a member of State Senator Piccola's Committee for Veterans Affairs.
John is survived by his wife of 32 years, Sharon (Forbus) Lucas. In addition to his wife he is survived by a daughter Danielle of West Hanover Township, step-sons Alan Grossnickle husband of Jennifer, Chester, VA, and Eric Grossnickle, husband of Julie, Canal Fulton, OH, a brother Steven M. Lucas of Annapolis, MD, his Aunt Jeannette Mitchell of El Reno, OK, and many beloved nieces and nephews.
He is also survived by four grandchildren: Heidi, Anna, Isaiah and Anthony Grossnickle.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Friday, December 9, at Grace Bible Fellowship Church, 1250 Colonial Road, Harrisburg with Rev. Carl Spackman officiating. Interment will be at the family's convenience at Fort Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. Arrangements by Hoover Funeral Homes and Crematory Inc., Linglestown.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society , 3211 N. Front St., Suite 100, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
To share online condolences, visit www.hooverfuneralhome.com
www.pennlive.com/obits
Published in Patriot-News on December 7, 2011
Events
| Birth | 24 Jul 1943 | Camp White, Jackson County, Oregon | |||
| Marriage | 1979 | Living | |||
| Death | 2 Dec 2011 | Harrisburg, Charlotte County, Virginia |  |  | |
| Obituary | 7 Dec 2011 | Roanoke, Virginia | | | |
| Burial | 9 Dec 2011 | Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania | | |
Families
| Spouse | Living |
| Child | Living |
| Father | John Dalton Lucas (1917 - 2004) |
| Mother | Cherrye Smith (1920 - 2010) |
| Sibling | Living |
Notes
Death
John E LucasState: Ohio
Age: 68
Birth Date: 24 Jul 1943
Death Date: 02 Dec 2011
Possible place of death: Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
Obituary
Deceased Name: John Edmond LucasSex: Male
Age: 68
Event Date: 07 Dec 2011
Event Place: Virginia, United States
Death Date: 02 Dec 2011
Death Place: Harrisburg, , Virginia
Birth Date: 24 Jul 1943
Birthplace: Camp White, , Oregon
Relationship to Deceased: Deceased
Newspaper: Roanoke Times, The
Spouse and Children:
Sharon Forbus Spouse
Danielle Daughter Female
Parents and Siblings:
John Dalton Lucas Father Male
Cherrye Smith Mother Female
Steven M Lucas Brother Male
Extended Family:
Jeannette Mitchell Aunt Female
Others on Record:
Alan Grossnickle Male Relative
Eric Grossnickle Male Relative
Burial
PLOT SECTION 34, SITE 1146Endnotes
1. United States Social Security Death Index https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KM8J-FVX.
2. United States, GenealogyBank Obituaries, 1980-2014 https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK4N-QSWM.
3. Find a Grave Memorial 81644954.